Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 4 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 November 1999. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 November 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many UK troops participated in the Saffron Sands exercise; at what cost; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figures.
- Answer
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Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many UK troops participated in the Saffron Sands exercise; at what cost; and if he will make a statement. [97877] Mr. Spellar: A total of 600 troops were deployed on Exercise Saffron Sands this year at a cost of approximately £600K.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 97877; 337 c494-5W
- Session
- 1998-99
- Subjects
- Armed forces Costs Deployment Joint exercises
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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